I'm glad I did, in my opinion this forum is becoming a perfect mix of "Gear" and "Real People", people who I feel free to share my likes, dislikes and passions with. People who will help if I ask a question, no matter how simple, people who will honestly critique my photos with no hidden agenda.

Yes we can and do talk about gear, it's helpful and I've learned a lot, but I like it that we also talk about what photography means to us subjectively and creatively.

To add to why I like this forum, you guys tell the truth about a picture there's no butt kissing and comments like "great photo" when it's obviously shite, If it's shite then tell me! that's the point of forums. But if it's the subject that you don't like then don't comment taste is taste and one (wo)man's loves are another (wo)man's hates, but do tell me technically if I'm doing it wrong.
Keep up the good work people.